All-hazards approach
All-hazards approach
The All-hazards approach (pronunciation: /ɔːl 'hæzərdz əˈproʊtʃ/) is a comprehensive strategy for emergency management and disaster preparedness. It is designed to prioritize potential risks and develop appropriate responses to a wide range of incidents, regardless of their nature or cause.
Etymology
The term "All-hazards approach" is derived from the English words "all", "hazards", and "approach". The word "all" comes from the Old English "eall", meaning "every" or "entire". The term "hazard" originates from the Old French "hasard", meaning "chance" or "risk". The word "approach" is derived from the Old French "aprochier", meaning "to come near" or "to come closer".
Definition
The All-hazards approach is a method used in emergency management and disaster preparedness that focuses on the identification, assessment, understanding, and prioritization of a wide range of potential risks and hazards. This approach is designed to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any type of hazard, whether it be natural, technological, or human-induced.
Related Terms
- Risk Assessment: The process of identifying and evaluating potential risks and hazards.
- Emergency Preparedness: The process of planning for and being ready to respond to an emergency.
- Disaster Management: The organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, particularly preparedness, response, and rehabilitation.
- Mitigation: The effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.
- Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on All-hazards approach
- Wikipedia's article - All-hazards approach
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